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The document discusses the transformation of Zambian communities from poverty to prosperity through a farming initiative called Sons of Thunder, emphasizing Christian values, self-sufficiency, and community pride. It outlines a two-year training program providing resources and education to families to empower them against poverty. The program aims to foster miracles in individuals and communities by harnessing Africa's abundant resources and instilling hard work and faith.
Exec Overview
- 1. We Need a Miracle In a country rich in so much physical abundance, poverty does not make sense.
- 2. To Feed Africa “ For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed cloths and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me.” - Matthew 25:35-36
- 3. Are miracles still possible? Is this a social problem?
- 4. Famine and Starvation They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his troubles. Psalms 34:5-6 Can we change a sick world to a healthy happy world?
- 5. Africa has abundant resources
- 6. We can harness the abundant recourses of Africa There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth. Psalm 72:16
- 7. The Problem of Zambia’s Poverty The spirit of the Zambian enterprise must be transformed…… … because this is both a social and moral problem. Transformed from: handouts to contributor welfare to enterprise helpless to helpful poverty to prosperity
- 8. We must boldly transform poverty! This will requires a long-term commitment to transform both the individual and local community. Lifestyle Economics Education Land reform Child care Sexual behavior Christianity's miracle at the Sons of Thunder Farm: Teaches the family to provide through farming Transforms the individual through the accomplishments of hard work Faith and love moves Zambians from war and theft into community Pride from hard work replaces the panic of relief.
- 9. The miracle of family, farm, community and church. Two year family Christian farm training program A plot of land, home, oxen, plow and seed on credit Awareness that this is a blessing from God Education program for children Hard-working every day ethics Crops enough for: The family Pay-back farm Power to help others Integrates with tribes and local government Foundation of Christian principles that made America prosperous
- 10. Sons of Thunder Land – Farm Ministries 37 families on farms 60 head of cattle 2,700 fruit trees 3 Dams Highway & railroad access 4 Deep wells (Clean water) Farm training and management programs Christian family values practiced Farm business principles Individual responsibility Pride of ownership Self-sufficiency
- 11. Sons of Thunder Food Ministries 50% of the crop goes to relief? The use of land and equipment Seed and water The gift of training The blessing of giving back to the community
- 12. Health Ministries To Rescue, Save, Prevent and Transform Services 300+ who live on farm Unknown walk ins for surrounding bush 27 Orphans Visiting doctors Remote patient retrieval HIV AIDs Health Training
- 13. Education Ministries – Changing Body, Mind and Soul 1999 -- 35 Students; One location 2004 -- 260 Students in two Locations 2005 -- Estimate 600+ students Reputation of excellent quality beyond city schools Children walk long distances through the bush to school Children build community relationships at school Students coming in from other farms Students have a passion and pride in learning The children are loved
- 14. Christian Ministries Community Chapel for farm and neighboring Support town and bush ministries Work with other orphanages and programs Deliver food for old-age ministry Pastoral training program Collaborate with local mission community All farm programs are Christian-based Ministry school on farm with well respected teacher in community
- 15. The miracle of God’s Grace working through you Open your heart Get your hands dirty Pray for Africa Pray for the Missions Share the message of God’s Miracle Donate whatever you can Be apart of the miracle Let God use you
- 16. The Miracle of Sons of Thunder Farm The “Miracles” of God’s Grace in children with a promise in song and praise in farming in learning in healing in faith In your own transformation
- 17. Does God keep his promise? Do miracle still happen? In Jesus’ name they do.
- 18. Sons of Thunder Ministry Feed Africa Farms© Information Sons of Thunder P.O. Box 7 Damascus, MD 20872 Phone: (301) 253-4939 Fax: (301) 414-0460 E-Mail: sthunder@erols.com Web: www.sons-of-thunder.org Sons of Thunder is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization under the laws of the State of Maryland. All gifts are tax-deductible.Sons of Thunder is a member of the ECFA. Produced by: Chrysalis Marketing Photography: Richard Close chrysalismtg@aol.com
Editor's Notes
- #2: On the left is what we came to. On the right is what we know we can do. Look at the right. You will side pride, dignity and hope. With God’s Grace it does not matter what the children’s lives were like before. In the next slides we will outline our strategy. However all of the Son of Thunder Missionaries know in working on this project that forces more powerful than us have provided this miracle you see above. Explain some of the pictures
- #3: No, … But Africa can and we can help by getting then started in four ways: This presentation will demonstrate how this mature eight year old mission uses all the resource to build a rich Christian community that is economically viable and free of AIDS. After eight years of the Grace of God it is my honor to give the witness of God’s Grace is working in Africa to empower the African people. The Feed Africa programs came from a vision and relies on prayer and the Holy Spirit’s guidance in everything we do . Sustainaibilty is achieved by “feed a Man to Fish” In this case farm. Grounding families in both the land, farming practices, Biblical practices creates a wonderful environment that is both spiritually, cultuarally and economically sound. Everthing is designed with the intent of lasting generations. Africa has wonderful resource if managed right. The people and the land are in ample supply. All that is needed is the faith, training and a little funding to make it work. The core of survivabity of any organization will come down to its spiritual morals. Whith Christian community in place the spell of witchdoctor is dropped for moral behavior making issues such as AIDS and divorce come under God’s control.
- #4: On the left is what we came to. On the right is what we know we can do. Look at the right. You will side pride, dignity and hope. With God’s Grace it does not matter what the children’s lives were like before. In the next slides we will outline our strategy. However all of the Son of Thunder Missionaries know in working on this project that forces more powerful than us have provided this miracle you see above. Explain some of the pictures
- #5: On the left is what we came to. On the right is what we know we can do. Look at the right. You will side pride, dignity and hope. With God’s Grace it does not matter what the children’s lives were like before. In the next slides we will outline our strategy. However all of the Son of Thunder Missionaries know in working on this project that forces more powerful than us have provided this miracle you see above. Explain some of the pictures
- #6: Africa is rich in recourses, Land People and Water. With right morals and careful planning, no one should starve or be ill dieing of social diseases. The farm has, four lakes, three wells, crops, highways and even railroads. All that is needed is building the first infrastructure, training and Christian works motivation. Christian communities are highly scalable through the world. Because this is more than just a feeding or building program. It is a integrated community tied into the land and local culture. The principals witnessed here can be planted anywhere. Explian Pictures
- #7: Talk about family farm.. We give them: Two years training Seed 25 Ackers Steer Plow Support Community Go back to tribe
- #10: Talk about ministires